The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Tony,
Thank you for suggestion.
I ended up buying from Vintage Tyres at Beaulieu.
The Michelin ones .
I saved a few quid and airfreight was quick.
Colin

thank you Steve, I have checked Longstone prior. The freight charge seems a tad excessive for what would be a small'ish consignment, effectively doubling the price. In saying that though, I'm aware Michelin is the recommended go to tubes. I'll research for a while more. Then 'maybe' bite the bullet....

Attention all Forum people in Australia...

Looking for Aussie supplier of inner tubes for my
S3 factory wire wheels. The Michelin ones seem to be recommended?

I plan to use 205/70 R15 tyres, which I believe to be close to original size.

Any advice welcome.
thanks
Colin (Perth)

Hi Ren, welcome to the forum. There's a lot of knowledge here. I have been restoring the shell (or tub as some call it). See a few pics attached. It's a long road for me.,,, many years so far as I don't work on it all the time. I removed it from the rotisserie late last year. I've fitted new floor p...

could try this manual? I haven't...
just found it on the net....

http://repair-manuals.blogspot.com/2013 ... odels.html



good luck

Great idea Colin

I have ordered a set and on there way now.
Not ready to instal iRS yet but will be in tool kit ready and waiting.

Hi Paul I note that you made up your own bonnet hinge brackets to give some more adjustment. I am slowly repairing my Series 3 bonnet and anticipate there may not be enough adjustment back to the bulkhead. Not sure at the moment however would like some info on the angle iron brackets you made. Maybe...

hi Paul, thanks for input. I keep looking at what i've done so far with the heat shield I'd purchased. I got some heat resistant foam - self adhesive style , cut, shaped and stuck that on ,, sandwiched between shield and body. Another forum member also has commented negatively about the aftermarket ...

Many thanks Craig,
I have some 1/8" thick rubber but I reckon that's too thick. Will head to the rubber shop tomorrow and get 1.5mm sheet.
Best regards,
Colin

Hi Craig,
many thanks for sending the pics of the rubber fitted to the reaction bracket.
I guessing thickness is about same as bracket flange?
Kind regards,
Colin

see some pics of the rotisserie I made. I used a water-line to ensure I had a level axis. Rear number plate centre was my datum. hope useful, good or bad :) regards Colin https://i.postimg.cc/VLWJxcdh/IMG-0482.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bJnJL773/IMG-5672.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/25MyQkK1/IMG-5709.jpg ...

i've since found out from Jag V12 E type Authenticity guide, that this 'Buffer' is a piece of rubber.
see pic from book.
I'll cut a pice of rubber .....

Hi Craig,
that is very useful.
Thank you for taking the time and sending the pics.
Kind regards,
Colin

hi, Buffer shown in parts list, front suspension,(C34966) that fits between the torsion bar reaction bracket and underside of floor, However SNG say no longer available. Is this something that is not really needed / required or obsolete? Or maybe something I can make? When I removed my reaction brac...

Hi Craig,
thank you for those pictures. This will help me a lot. If you have any more please post them too.
Kind regards,
Colin

thank you for advice, particularly from Marek re safety under the IRS and c of g of it. I've checked the top shock bolt orientation, nuts to the outside. I had taken loads of pics when IRS came out, but none of the fuel or vapour lines. Any pics of this anyone has would be helpful. Regarding prop sh...

Hello all series 3 people, I'm getting to the IRS installation stage of my S3 restoration project. I've got the replacement heat shield and some heat resistant foam to attach to it, and I'm confident I've worked out how to install the shield using the right angle brackets arrangement. (I did remove ...

Hi
I finally got to zinc plate the near side front suspension parts.
On to the offside parts soon.
Can post recipe if anyone's interested.
Hope it lasts.. if it doesn't then will paint .
Colin

Hi Pete, do these pics help you? I took them in '17 during the dismantling process.. Or maybe you've solved the problem now.. I've just seen your post.. My S3 is manual, RHD. Colin https://i.postimg.cc/4NVv0LXD/2017-03-24-18-00-01.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Z5Dqxm14/2017-03-24-18-00-10.jpg https://i.p...

welcome to the forum. great work so far. I like the colour. Is it gunmetal grey? 2 pack or acrylic? my series 3 1971 was regency red from factory, then sometime during its life became signal red. I'm about to start the painting journey , omg....... Also that dolly . How does it connect at the bulkhe...